What’s New
The 2026 Topps Series 1 Baseball set debuts as the standard annual flagship offering from Topps, maintaining its esteemed legacy. This collection showcases MLB athletes, featuring seasoned players, rookies, and fan favorites. It is set to hit the market in February 2026. The release sticks to its classic format, boasting an extensive base set alongside a variety of inserts, parallels, autographs, and memorabilia cards.
Configuration at a Glance
- Hobby Box: 24 packs per box, 14 cards in each pack
- Jumbo Box: 10 packs per box, 46 cards in each pack
- Each Hobby box includes 1 autograph or relic card
- Each Jumbo box contains 1 autograph and 2 relic cards
- Parallels come in numerous color variants and include serial-numbered cards
- Case hits and short prints are included, though specific odds are not disclosed
Key Inserts & Parallels
- Rainbow Foil
- Gold Foil (exclusive to Jumbo)
- Gold (limited to 2026)
- Green Foilboard (limited to 499)
- Advanced Stat (limited to 300)
- Orange Foilboard (limited to 299)
- Red Foilboard (limited to 199)
- Vintage Stock (limited to 99)
- Independence Day (limited to 76)
- Black (limited to 72, available in hobby and jumbo only)
- Mother’s Day Pink (limited to 50)
- Father’s Day Blue (limited to 50)
- Memorial Day Camo (limited to 25)
- Platinum (1/1)
- Printing Plates (1/1)
- Inserts feature 1986 Topps Baseball, Greatest Hits, Home Run Challenge, among others
Autographs & Relics
- Autograph cards highlight both current stars and retired legends
- Relic cards showcase memorabilia pieces from MLB games
- Autograph Relics blend signatures with memorabilia pieces
- Some autographs and relics are offered as parallels with lower serial numbers
- Includes cut signatures and rare themed autograph collections
Collector Notes
- Card design features a contemporary appearance with full-bleed images and team logos
- Short prints (SP) and super short prints (SSP) are randomly included
- Parallels and inserts have varied print runs, with some exclusive to hobby or jumbo boxes
- Odds for specific inserts and parallels are not detailed in the provided information
- Standard Topps flagship packaging and branding remain consistent
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